How to travel from Chelmsford to Crewe, United Kingdom

The distance between Chelmsford and Crewe is around 304km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Chelmsford to Crewe by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Crewe.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
Operated by

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Train and Plane

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Paddington Station then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £245($285)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Crewe.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance310km (193 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chelmsford and Crewe

There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Crewe by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £80 ($95) and will take around 2h 20m.

The distance between Chelmsford and Crewe is around 304km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 249km (155 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Chelmsford and Crewe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to Crewe is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £80 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Crewe, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £80 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chelmsford and Crewe. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to Crewe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street and Euston Square station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast and London Midland run train services between Chelmsford and Crewe. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chelmsford and Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Crewe. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Paddington Station then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Crewe is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Crewe. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Chelmsford and Crewe. The distance is around 310km (193 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to Crewe is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £80 ($95).

How do I get from Chelmsford to Crewe

Compare travel optionsbetween Chelmsford and Crewe

Transport options from Chelmsford to Crewe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 20m
£80($95)
every 30 mins304km (189 miles)
Train via London Liverpool Street2h 35m
£80($95)
hourly309km (192 miles)
Train and Plane
2h 45m
£245($285)
every 4 hours359km (223 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
£54($64)
on demand310km (193 miles)

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Airports near Crewe

The following major airports near Crewe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Crewe
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Crewe
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Crewe